Map Block for Google Maps
Map Block for Google Maps has one disclosed vulnerability in the WordSec catalog, all reported in 2021; it is fixed as of September 2026. Their average CVSS score is 7.2, and the most serious one scores 7.2 out of 10. Severity breakdown: 0 critical and 1 high.
The most common weakness is Missing Authorization, behind 1 of the records (100%).
The one issue recorded for Map Block for Google Maps has a vendor fix available, so running the current release closes it.
Map Block for Google Maps is installed on roughly 20,000 WordPress sites, so each unpatched flaw has a wide blast radius. The current release is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Map Block for Google Maps <= 1.31 - Unprotected AJAX Action
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Map Block for Google Maps
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WebFactory
Are you using Gutenberg and need a map? This is the map block for you! Install, active, add to content. Done! No nonsense, no unneeded settings. Simple and clear in its function – as any Gutenberg block should be. Gutenberg is now a core feature so please update to WordPress v5, or install the Gutenberg plugin. Plugin Features Works as any other Gutenberg block with the following settings: * address, or coordinates * zoom * map height * API key – once saved in one block it’s used in all others Need a non-Gutenberg map solution? Check out our free Google Maps Widget plugin. For instruction on how to generate a Google Maps API key please read this article.
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